"I know" - Insider drops "sure" Kalvin Phillips contract claim at Leeds United

Kalvin Phillips wants assurances over whether Marcelo Bielsa will remain in charge of Leeds United beyond the end of the season before penning a new long-term contract at Elland Road, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Phillips’ current agreement, worth £38,000-per-week, is due to expire in less than two-and-a-half years and Leeds are desperate to see the central midfielder commit his long-term future to the club.

The Sun revealed West Ham United tabled a £50million bid as they looked to attract Phillips to the London Stadium just a matter of days ahead of the January transfer deadline.

The report suggests Hammers boss David Moyes is a huge admirer of the 19-cap England international, but Leeds were unwilling to sell their academy product.

Despite failing in their attempts to prise Phillips away from Elland Road, it is understood that West Ham are likely to return with another proposal when the transfer window reopens at the start of July.

The east Londoners are not the 26-year-old’s only admirers as it emerged that Liverpool and Manchester United are also preparing to battle it out for his signature.

However, Leeds’ hopes of keeping Phillips on their books have seemingly been boosted by the fact he has publicly admitted he is interested in penning a fresh agreement.

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Jones believes Phillips is unwilling to pen an extended contract until he knows who will be in the Leeds dugout beyond the end of the season.

The transfer insider feels the Whites academy product is worried about committing his long-term future to the club before a new manager potentially arrives at Elland Road.

When asked about the current manager situation potentially having an